The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-30
AT THE wIGwAM.
Eme Chisum, the Child WOc,ler
Speaks.

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the enclosure. One occasion for the
vast crowd was to see and hear little
Miss Efic Chisum, the elocutional
PRODIGY Of the age. She is certainly
wonderful child. The matter of her
little speech last night was too heavy
for one SO young; but 1t perhaps, was
better calculated to exhibit at O better
advantage her wonderful elocutional
powers. Ellie captured her auditors
to man, and doubtless made con-
verts. Miss Eflie said:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN L do not
appear before you thiscvcning for the
purpose of creating discord, neither
do | propose indulging in politics. (No
indeed). | have much higher and
nobler mission.
am here in behalf Of suffering hui
manity, in the interest of the
women and children of this our beau
tifulLonc Star State, of which, | am
proud to say, is tho land oil my birth
the land which is by lar tho fairest
and dearest of all the bright regions
Of earth.
Hence. can you wonder at my hav-
ing enlisted In this grand prohibition
army, endeavoring to reclaim the
State of my nativity from the worst
enemy that ever cursed the American
people Qiing AlcohoD? hope not.
Voters and patriots Of Texas, L
stand before you this evening as the
lamb before the slaughter solely at
your disposal and mercy
1 can only plead in my
humble way for suffering human-
ity, morality, sobriety and Christian
ity.
Prohibitionists, this is no ordinary
enemy,we must meet upon the field OF
battle on the 4th day Of August. lie
is n mighty chieftain, and fcarlessly he
goes forth to the field of contest, the
sword he uses is the money taken
| from the women and children of the
, land, the armor he wears is, | blush 10
say, the license of our proud state.
His SHIELD is the laws OF our state.
Such being the case, we must keep the
camp fires brightly burning. Let no
soldiers fall to sleep upon duties
watch, but like Napolian's old guard,
lets determine to plant our bright
banners upon the dark ramparts OF
the enemy, or fall unflinchingly in the
bitches. 1t is urged against prohibi-
ton that the ministers and good wo.
men of the country are battling for the
same, (who is eurprised) when
the women and children have
shed bitter tears enough
over Ibis cursed traffic to float the
navy OF this entire nation. Then
why should they not fight this enemy
of heir homes, their happiness and
their all. Self preservation being the
first laws ofnature, we have a right
and will be heard upon this
momcntious question though
the heavens fall Why sirs, you had as
well attempt to dam the Mississippi or
change the course of zephers breeze
as to attempt TO hush the voice and
PRAYERS of women, whilst this woman
crusher and child murderer is permit
ted to invade their. homes.
- The ants say prohibition won't pro-
/hibit. If it won't answer the question
of child, and tell me why you are
amending thousands of dollars to de.
feat il? Why are you sending speak
ers all over the state talking loud and
long against il? Why are your knees
shaking at this moment lest it should
carry? 1t is because you know il
prohibition carries, the dark night OF
whisky is ended, and the bright morn
ing oftemperance has come, (and come
to stay) and don't you forget it. They
saw prohibition is undemocratic, we
say it is not, for, any form of govern
ment is democratic that viii best pro-
tcct society, that will make happiest
our homes, and that will clotne aud
feed our children best. The ants Of
fer as all objection, that prohibition
won't absolutely prohibit, then why
not object to aud do away with your
state laws, all of which are violated
more or less. We have law against
murder. theft, arson, and number OF
other ofIenscs, and yet these laws are
constantly violated. Still society could
not exist without such laws, although
they are violated.
Others claim that the row.
Cnuc arising from WHISKY
Unnecessary tn run your stat, govern
mcnt. 1t is nscessary that Texas, with
her grand territory and productive sol
should license that which degradcs
society, in order that the government
be supported, would it be wise and
right
Would IL be wise and right to license
a small pox house in one OF your large
cities, even if that house should pay
the State million dollars DAY. (no
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